Foreclosures jump statewide

Foreclosure filings fell in the Portland area last month, but jumped statewide as lenders worked overtime to get ahead of new foreclosure legislation taking effect in July.

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Fixed mortgage rates rise

Average rates on fixed mortgages rose this week, the first increase in seven weeks. But mortgage rates remain near historic lows, boosting prospects for home sales this year.

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SOU threatens JPR Foundation

A strongly worded letter from Southern Oregon University’s law firm threatened the Jefferson Public Radio Foundation board with “expensive” lawsuits in a dispute over ownership and control of the radio stations.

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